| Seattle | Oakland | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 100.68 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.40 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 2 533.33 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 1.24 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 75.00 |